The Concept

A world-class quaternary care centre with one Multispeciality Hospital and eight separate Centres of Excellence, Aster Medcity combines the best of talent and technology to provide holistic treatment with a multidisciplinary approach.

Across the years, Aster Medcity aspires to evolve into a medical destination - one that attracts and nurtures the best talent, keeps upgrading technology as well as fosters research, education and a distinctive work culture that is ethically and socially relevant.

The first quaternary care hospital in Kerala to achieve the coveted JCI (Joint Commission International) Accreditation – the gold standard in global healthcare, Aster Medcity also won the NABH Accreditation, first-ever NABH Award for Excellence in Nursing and Green OT (Green Operation Theatres) Certification by Bureau Veritas – all within one year of opening its door to the world.

One of the most advanced healthcare destinations in India, Aster Medcity offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic technology to facilitate efficient and accurate treatment.

We’ll Treat You Well

This is our promise, our philosophy and way of life. And we’ll strive to honour this promise, every day, every moment, by doing everything we can to ensure you high quality, personalised medical care.

World-Class Medical Team

Aster Medcity has an outstanding team of healthcare professionals comprising nationally and internationally trained doctors who are experts in their specialities, ACLS/BLS/ATLS/PALS certified nurses, dieticians, rehabilitation therapists and qualified technicians. Capable of handling the most complex cases, they provide optimal and evidence-based treatment to patients, with a multidisciplinary approach.

Digital ICU/ E-ICU : Digitalized charting in ICUs, which is integrated to HIS for medications and to medical equipment like Ventilators, Patient Monitors, Syringe and Infusion Pumps to ensure unmatched efficiency in treatment. The ICUs have ceiling mounted Pendants to carry equipment, electricity and medical gases to facilitate easier patient care

India’s finest healthcare facility. And a location that’s beautifully perfect. Aster Medcity is located in Kochi – a city that’s a fascinating combination of nature and modern life. This green patch of peace, flanked by backwaters and beaches, is well connected by air, rail and road with an International Airport (Cochin International Airport) that’s just 30minutes away from Aster Medcity, two Railway Terminals – Ernakulam South and Ernakulam North and National Highway 47 & National Highway 17.

Unique design

The design philosophy of Aster Medcity is simple - it’s all for the patient. Spaces that are actually spacious, rooms and waiting lounges that don’t make one claustrophobic, patient care areas that assure privacy and easy access to all facilities, an ambience that’s soothing to the eyes and mind, a place that’s peaceful and positive – everything is designed for the comfort and convenience of patients.

Dr. Harish Pillai

Cluster CEO - Kerala

Aster DM Healthcare Ltd

A doctor with exemplary leadership skills and many years of experience as a healthcare administrator in leading national and international hospitals, Dr. Harish Pillai was the CEO of Egypt’s biggest JCI accredited private tertiary care Hospital- As Salam International Hospital, Cairo, for 7 years before he took the reins of Aster Medcity as its CEO.

A doctor with exemplary leadership skills and many years of experience as a healthcare administrator in leading national and international hospitals, Dr. Harish Pillai was the CEO of Egypt’s biggest JCI accredited private tertiary care Hospital- As Salam International Hospital, Cairo, for 7 years before he took the reins of Aster Medcity as its CEO.

After completing his graduation in medicine, Dr. Harish Pillai obtained a Masters in Hospital Administration (MHA) from Apollo Institute of Hospital Administration, Hyderabad, India and an MBA in International Healthcare & Hospital Management from the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, Frankfurt, Germany, where he was awarded the ‘Best Student ’ in recognition of his distinguished academic record. He was the Director of Belhoul Speciality Hospital, Dubai, before moving to Cairo. An expert in commissioning green field hospitals and leading strategic restructuring of “sick” projects, he represents the new breed of professional healthcare executives who aspire to take medical care to the next level with focus on well being of the entire society.

Dr. V. Narayanan Unni

Chief Of Medical Services

A doctor with 3 decades of experience and profound knowledge in all aspects of medicine and medical care, Dr. V Narayanan Unni heads the entire spectrum of medical services at Aster Medcity, right from identification of new technologies to ensuring quality healthcare, with strict adherence to the prescribed standards.

A doctor with 3 decades of experience and profound knowledge in all aspects of medicine and medical care, Dr. V Narayanan Unni heads the entire spectrum of medical services at Aster Medcity, right from identification of new technologies to ensuring quality healthcare, with strict adherence to the prescribed standards.

A Nephrologist who ranks among the best in India, he is former Professor and Head of Nephrology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal and key opinion leader in kidney transplantation of the International Transplantation Society.

Sunil Kumar

Finance Controller

A post qualified Chartered Account with expertise in Management Information System (MIS) And Statutory Audit, Sunil Kumar, the Finance Controller of Aster Medcity was actively involved in implementation of Hospital Information System (HIS) and headed the Statutory Audit for 20 units of Narayana Hriduyalaya Private Limted, Bangalore for 2 years, as its Finance Manager.

A post qualified Chartered Account with expertise in Management Information System (MIS) And Statutory Audit, Sunil Kumar, the Finance Controller of Aster Medcity was actively involved in implementation of Hospital Information System (HIS) and headed the Statutory Audit for 20 units of Narayana Hriduyalaya Private Limted, Bangalore for 2 years, as its Finance Manager.

He is an associate member of the Chartered Accountants of India.

Vinod YR

Chief Business Development Officer

Vinod YR, Chief Business Development Officer, Aster DM Healthcare is a business professional with in-depth knowledge in sales, marketing and general management in the healthcare space. His extensive experience in setting up and managing business operations makes him a proactive and a proven leader who drives the team to achieve greater heights and guide them in facilitating their overall development.

Vinod YR, Chief Business Development Officer, Aster DM Healthcare is a business professional with in-depth knowledge in sales, marketing and general management in the healthcare space. His extensive experience in setting up and managing business operations makes him a proactive and a proven leader who drives the team to achieve greater heights and guide them in facilitating their overall development.

He has worked with several multinationals like Globus Medical, Stryker India and India Medtronic and was Vice President – Marketing at Apollo Hospitals before taking over as the CBDO of the group.

Edmond Paul

Head – Biomedicals and Material Management

Edmond Paul, Head – Biomedicals and Material Management, Aster DM Healthcare is an expert in designing of hospital infrastructure, planning, technical evaluation, negotiation and procurement of medical equipment and high value consumables for hospitals.

Edmond Paul, Head – Biomedicals and Material Management, Aster DM Healthcare is an expert in designing of hospital infrastructure, planning, technical evaluation, negotiation and procurement of medical equipment and high value consumables for hospitals.

With over 16 years of experience in the healthcare space, he is well versed with all guidelines prescribed by the JCI (Joint Commission International) and National Accreditation Bodies like NABH, NABL and AERB in hospital infrastructure and process design.

He has designed, implemented and commissioned 30 hospitals till date and handled procurement of biomedical equipment worth INR 50 Billion. Edmond Paul has worked with healthcare majors like the Wockhardt Group, Max Hospitals and All India Institute of Medical Sciences before joining Aster DM Healthcare.

Manoj VC

Head – Human Resources

Manoj has over two decades of experience in HR Strategy, HR Operations, Employee Engagement and Organisational Capability Enhancement in different industries. He is into healthcare industry since August 2015. .

Manoj has over two decades of experience in HR Strategy, HR Operations, Employee Engagement and Organisational Capability Enhancement in different industries. He is into healthcare industry since August 2015. .

Of the 24 state-of-the-art operating theatres, 12 are already functional. The first totally integrated OTs in Kerala, these spacious theatres provide modern technology that facilitates collaborative work.